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19 January 2026
Nobian Begins Direct Calcium Chloride Delivery from Frankfurt
Nobian now directly supplies calcium chloride, enhancing customer support and reducing supply chain length, aligning with growing demand and sustainability goals.
19 January 2026
Rompetrol Energy's Petromidia Cogeneration Plant Now Operational
The Petromidia cogeneration plant is operational, enhancing energy infrastructure, reducing costs, and supplying electricity and steam to the refinery and National Energy System.
19 January 2026
EemsGas Secures €30M for Dutch Green Gas Project
The subsidy supports a plant converting demolition wood to green gas, aligning with energy transition goals and featuring TNO's gasification technology for scalable production.
18 January 2026
Toray Unveils High-Efficiency Membrane Module to Reduce Biopharma Manufacturing Costs
The new membrane module enhances filtration, reduces space and buffer use, and addresses impurities in gene therapy, improving biopharma production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
16 January 2026
Infinium launches Edge immersion cooling for high-density AI data centers
Uses proprietary dielectric immersion fluids to enable higher rack power density, improved efficiency, reduced water use and infrastructure complexity; fluids can be carbon‑negative when made at eFuel facilities.
16 January 2026
Infinium Unveils Infinium Edge™ for AI Data Center Cooling
Infinium Edge™ uses immersion cooling to enhance AI data center efficiency, enabling higher power densities, improved energy use, and reduced complexity.
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16 January 2026
Altris Advances Sodium-Ion Batteries with New Partnerships
Altris secures key partnerships and recognition, advancing sodium-ion battery industrialization in Europe with strategic investments and collaborations.
16 January 2026
Eni Launches Coral North FLNG Hull
Coral North FLNG hull launched in South Korea, doubling Mozambique's LNG output by 2028, enhancing efficiency, and boosting local economy and job creation.
16 January 2026
Boliden Seeks EU Strategic Project Status for Nautanen
Boliden aims to develop Nautanen copper deposit as a sustainable mine, enhancing EU's green transition. Production may start in the early 2030s, pending permits and feasibility studies.
16 January 2026
Chevron Approves Leviathan Gas Expansion
Leviathan's gas capacity to increase to 21 BCM annually, boosting energy supply for Israel, Egypt, and Jordan. Completion expected by decade's end.
15 January 2026
Altris and Draslovka to Scale Europe’s First Sodium‑Ion Cathode Supply Chain
Converting a Kolín line to produce up to 350 t/year of sodium‑ion cathode material (~175 MWh). €19.3M in‑kind investment; production due late Q3–early Q4 2026.
15 January 2026
RWE and Glenfarne Sign 20-Year LNG Supply Deal
RWE to receive 1 MTPA of LNG from Texas LNG, starting 2030. The facility will use low-emission tech and ensure GHG monitoring. This is RWE's second long-term U.S. LNG contract.
15 January 2026
EnviTec Biogas Enters Lithuanian Market in 2026
Biomethane's potential grows abroad despite political challenges in Germany. EnviTec sees steady market development in Europe and anticipates growth from LIQVIS acquisition.
14 January 2026
Colruyt's Recycled Polystyrene Meat Trays
Recycled polystyrene from PMD bags is used in meat trays, reducing raw material needs and environmental impact. Indaver's facility enables food-safe recycling with 10% recycled content.
14 January 2026
Sinopec Capital Invests in Faurecia Hydrogen Energy
Sinopec Capital's investment marks its first project in China's hydrogen energy sector, aiming to enhance the hydrogen industry chain and foster a collaborative ecosystem.
14 January 2026
Essar Energy Transition Achieves Record Sales in 2025
In 2025, domestic sales hit record highs, driven by retail and aviation growth, infrastructure upgrades, and a focus on decarbonization.
14 January 2026
UBE and Tohoku University Launch Co-creation Research Institute
The new institute will focus on developing innovative materials and technologies in life sciences, environment, energy, and electronics, while fostering next-generation talent.
13 January 2026
Silox Launches ActiEco+ Production Line in Belgium
Silox expands production at Engis with a new unit for ActiEco+, sustainable vulcanization activators for tire and rubber industries, boosting circular economy efforts. Capacity: 3,000 t/year.
13 January 2026
ORLEN Gains New Licenses on Norwegian Shelf
ORLEN secures stakes in six licenses, including Victoria, aiming to leverage advanced tech for gas production, collaborating with Aker BP, Equinor, and Harbour Energy.
13 January 2026
Equinor Secures 35 New Licenses on Norwegian Shelf
Equinor gains access to North, Norwegian, and Barents Sea areas, planning 20-30 annual wells to support exploration and production, aiming for 6-8 new subsea developments yearly until 2035.
13 January 2026
Uniper Invests in Five New Solar Projects
Uniper invests in solar projects in the UK and Poland, totaling 288 MWp, as part of its €8 billion growth strategy.
13 January 2026
Arkema Launches Rilsan® Clear Polyamide Unit in Singapore
The new unit triples global production capacity, supporting demand for sustainable materials in key markets and enhancing local supply chains.
13 January 2026
BASF Acquires AgBiTech for Biological Insect Control
BASF to fully acquire AgBiTech by 2026, enhancing insect control solutions in Brazil with NPV technology, supporting sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management.
13 January 2026
Argylium Appoints Leadership, Outlines Battery Development Plan
Chiovato and Buissette lead efforts to scale sulfide solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries, targeting 500 Wh/kg by 2028-2030, with plans for funding and industrial scale-up.
13 January 2026
NEXTCHEM Secures Two Contracts in China for NX STAMI™ Technologies
NEXTCHEM will provide licenses and PDPs for a new nitric acid plant and revamp a urea plant in China, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions in fertilizer production.
12 January 2026
Essar Future Energy and Gujarat Government Sign MoU for ₹5,100 Crore Bio-Fuel Project
Essar to build a bio-fuel complex in Gujarat, creating 350 jobs by 2029, focusing on decarbonizing aviation, shipping, and transport sectors.
12 January 2026
NVIDIA and Lilly Launch AI Lab for Drug Discovery
The lab will invest $1B in AI to enhance drug discovery, integrating robotics and AI for continuous learning and improved medicine production.
11 January 2026
QatarEnergy Hosts World's Largest LNG Event
Qatar will host LNG2026, a major event on LNG trends and innovations, featuring global experts and 300 exhibitors, from February 2-5, 2026.
9 January 2026
INEOS Electrolysers Enhance Efficiency and Cut Energy Costs in India
A new electrolyser at Chemfab Alkalis boosts operational efficiency, reliability, and reduces energy costs, supporting modernisation and sustainability goals.
9 January 2026
Yara's 2026 Strategy: Resilient Earnings and Sustainable Growth
Yara aims for $600M cash flow growth by 2030, focusing on asset optimization, low-emission ammonia, and shareholder returns, while maintaining strict capital discipline.
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